Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru and Delhi International Airport are the latest to win Level 5, the highest in the ACA programme.
Kempegowda has adopted a science-based approach to reducing carbon emissions across its operations. The airport is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity consumption, implementing afforestation initiatives, and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles. With a robust renewable electricity infrastructure in place, including on-site solar power generation through a power purchase agreement (PPA) model and an offsite PPA arrangement for solar and wind power, the airport has made substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint. In 2023, Kempegowda achieved 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Looking ahead, the airport is committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 3 by 2050.
Delhi International Airport has also implemented a series of strategic initiatives to reach net zero for the emissions under its direct control. Key measures include transitioning to renewable energy, promoting the use of electric vehicles within airport operations, and upgrading infrastructure to support environmentally friendly practices. The airport has installed a 7.84MW solar power plant within its airside area significantly reducing its reliance on conventional energy sources. Additionally, the airport has expanded its fleet of electric vehicles and taxibots, further reducing emissions and fuel consumption. Delhi aims to achieve net zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
